Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2011

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Festival will take place on the 18th- 20th March 2011.  The festival will include a 3 day guided walk along the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail.  On each of the 3 days transport will be provided to and from start / finish points. A variety of accommodation is available in the villages along the trail – see www.croaghpatrickheritagetrail.com

Overview of the Trail

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail extends from the town of Balla in central Mayo, to the village of Murrisk at the base of Mayo’s holy mountain, Croagh Patrick. The trail is 61 km in length and mainly at low level.

From the starting point in Balla, the trail passes through deciduous woodland and across rolling fields and raised bog. The trail also utilises boreens and ancient pathways as it makes its way through a number of picturesque villages towards its destination on the shores of Clew Bay.

The trail is at the heart of rural West Mayo, it includes many outstanding heritage & historical sites and many features of great natural beauty. Services such as accommodation, food & transport links are available in all of the villages along the route.

Contact

For bookings and registration, contact,
Tóchar Valley Rural Community Network,

The Resource Centre

Mayo Abbey,

Claremorris,

Co. Mayo,

Republic of Ireland
Telephone       +353 (0)94 9366709

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Accommodation lists are also available.  Booking for same should be carried out independently.

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail at a Glance

Linear Trail             Balla - Murrisk

Overall Total Distance:    61 km

Level Difficulty:        Moderate / Hard

Highest point:            310m

Terrain:    Woodland, Bog, Forestry, Fields, Boreens & Minor Roads, Mountain tracks with Spectacular rural & coastal views.

Minimum Gear:    Trekking Boots, rain gear, snacks & fluid.

Map Reference:    OS Discovery Sheet 31, 38 & 30.

Services:    Services available in all of the villages along the route.

Distance between Villages

Balla – Clogher    8 km

Clogher – Killavally    17 km

Killavally – Aughagower    16 km

Aughagower – Murrisk    20 km

The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is part of a countrywide network of high-quality walks, developed in partnership with Tóchar Valley Rural Community Network, South West Mayo Development Company Ltd, The Rural Social Schemes, Mayo County Council, FAS, Fáilte Ireland, National Trails Office & the National Waymarked Ways Advisory Committee.  The trail has been constructed with the kind assistance of local landowners and organisations.